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Hokitika Guardian, 9 July 1935, Page 4

The ILS-A. euchre tournament will be held in the Soldiers’ Hall this evening at 8 o’clock sharp. A meeting will be held at Arahura, One Mile Hall to-night at 8 o’clock in connection with flood damage. Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. givo a reminder of their important auction sale to-iporrow at 2 p.m., of the furniture and effects of Mr W. J. Martin, on tlie premises, Brittan Street. Listen to the wrestling bouts between the celebrated wrestlers touring N.Z. “Courtenay” Radio gives you perfect tone, and every satisfaction. — Advt. Seddon Shield, West Coast v. Marlborough, at Blenheim. August 3. Newmans’ Motors Ltd., cars will leave Hokitika on Friday, August 2. at 8 a.m., the return leaving Blenheim 011 Sunday morning, August 4. Intending passengers please ring phone 171— Advt.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greymouth, yesterday, several motorists were convicted and fined for driving without a license. For operating a lorry and load weighing 9 tons, nearly 3 tons overload, N. Mount was fined £2 and costs. Appearing on remand, Sydney Judge 28, miner, was charged that, on June 30, at Greymouth, he assaulted Thomas Atkin Gardyne, so as to cause him actual bodily harm, was further remanded until July 22.

The Hospital Board last evening \v« n advised by the Health Department that, owing to the subsidy fund being restricted, it had been obliged to hold over the item of a pn#’atic electronome, included in the Board’s estimates, the other items, all being approved. Members expressed surprise at the attitude the Department had taken, and in view of the urgent necessity for this instrument, it was decided to make a special effort locally to raise the necessary amount, namely £165. The Board decided to devote the proceeds of the hospital hall to this purpose, while it was announced several persons had expressed their willingness to assist by donations.

To-night Princess' Theatre should prove the rendezvous for happiness. A most amusing comedy from the pen of P. G. Wodehouse, the well known English writer, is to be staged by a visiting party of players from Grey mouth. “Good Morning, Bill” is the title of the play, which will be found, just as breezy and as intimate as its title. The occasion is a benefit for the Westland Competitions Society which is in need of. a little financial help to assist it on its way. The good-hearted public are sure to respond liberally, as the Society has been responsible 'for such goodf work in the past, and the helping hand is sure to be extended freely. The doors will open at 7.30. At 7.45 a series of orchestral selections will he played to create the bright atmosphere for the play and at 8 sharp the curtain will rise and the first act of the happy comedy. For that climax there should he a crowded attendance for the worthy object in view, » .IT *** -

Entries for the Hokitika Poultry Show dose on Saturday next July 115, with the secretary. The entries lor the knitting section close on July 20.

At Stratford Blair and Company’s mill at Hukarere, the sawyer, Mr Fred Thorn, had two fingers of his right hand severly injured when his hand came into contact with the saw. It was found necessary to amputate the fingers at the first joint.

A meeting of the ladies’ committee and willing helpers for the farewell ball to Ron King will be held at the residence of Mrs H. Butland, Gibson’s Quay, to-morrow (Wednesday) at 7.30 p.m. sharp.—Advt.

And so the “wheelbarrow derby” spirit has reached Hokitika. It is understood that a controversy on the subject has led to a wager that a barrow and passenger can be wheeled from the Town Clock, Hokitika, to Kanieri township in two hours. Whether it can be done or not will be proved this evening when the “derby” is scheduled to start at 7 o’clock.

Schroder and Co’s winter sale will start this Thursday. The figures quoted here do not adequately convey values. Therefore come and see for yourself, and you will realise (that Schroder’s value is tlu> best.—Advt.

Complete arrangements have been made for the presentation of the comedy “Third Time Lucky” at Kokatahi on Wednesday, and at Ross on the fol-

lowing night. Scenery which has been specially prepared will be used at both places. “Third Time Lucky” was produced the Thespians Repertory Soceity, of Wellington, in the Wellington Town Hall only a month ago and it was an outstanding success, repeat performances being given.

To rush out our stock, we are determined to mark down nearly all goods below cost, and even half-cost price. At Schroder’s winter sale all goods must be for cash, and no approbation. Shop early at this sale is our advice.— Advt.

Miss Adelc and Miss Mary Bucklin with Mr Fred Page will give a trio recital on Friday evening in All Saints’ Hall. The Misses Bucklin, who are daughters cf the American Consul, received the greater part of their musical training in Paris, where they distinguished themselves in their studies. At present on a visit to New Zealand, they have given several splendid recitals with Mr Page, and the Musical Society is very fortunate in being able to secure their services. Mr Frcderich Page has been known for some years as an excellent pianist and music critic, Acting on the urgent advice of I)r. Percy Birch, and Sir Ralph Vaugham Williams, he leaves shortly for England, this being one of his last appearances. The programme to be given on Friday should please most. Apart from solo items there will he three trios, an early Beethoven, one by Armstrong Gibbs, and one by Novak. Armstrong Gibbs is an English composer now fairly familiar to modern audiences. His music is delightfully fresh and spontaneous and often humorous. The trio by Novak, a Czecho-Slovakian, is new to New Zealand and a first hearing is looked forward to with interest.